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Race Championship- Manfeild

Saturday, 10 February, 2018

Penalties & Discipline Decisions

Decision

Type

Competitor

Competition Number

Class

Finding

Ruling

1600RD1

Matt Butchart

47

NZF1600

The Race Director finds that a technical infringement report was received from the Championship Scrutineer for a breach of Schedule F Article 9.1.3. During teh hearing the Championship Scrutineer withdrew his technical infringement report

The Race Director finds that as notified during race nine (TR86 race one) an investigation between you and car 9 was to be undertaken. The Driving Standards Observers have viewed film evidence and you have admitted to this incident. It is determined that you have transgressed the Code of Driving Conduct- Schedule CH 26.1 in that: you made contact with car 9 during race 9. This caused him to leave the track and be disadvantaged

The Race Director rules that Penalty 40.16 is imposed. Pit Lane Drive Through - it is noted that it is not practicable for this to be completed and 30 seconds is to be added to your race time. 3 licence demerit points

The Race Director finds that as notified during race 10 (V8 Ute Race One) by race radio that you were under investigation. You were judged to have made a practice start before the race commenced. This was confirmed by Investigations Tea,. This is contrary to Schedule CH 17 Practice Starts. A time penalty is issued in lieu of a drive through penalty and is not able to be protested in accordance with the National Sporting Code 113g

The Race Director finds that as notified during race 10 (V8 Ute Race One) by race radio that you were under investigation. You were judged to have made a practice start before the race commenced. This was confirmed by Investigations Team. This is contrary to Schedule CH 17 Practice Starts. A time penalty is issued in lieu of a drive through penalty and is not able to be protested in accordance with the National Sporting Code 113g

The Race Director finds that during race 3 you were placed under investigation for compelting a burnout at turn 7 while other vehicles were on the circuit including one behind you. This is considered careless driving

The Race Director finds that as notified during race 27 (NZV8 Ute Race 3) an investigation between you and car 48 was to be undertaken. The Driving Standards Observers have viewed film evidence. It is determined that you have transgressed the Code of Driving Conduct- Schedule CH 26.1 in that: you forced car 48 to leave the circuit. This caused her to be disadvantaged. A time penalty is issued in lieu of a drive through penalty and is not able to be protested in accordance with the National Sporting Code 113g

The Race Director rules that Penalty 40.16 is imposed. Pit Lane Drive Through - it is noted that it is not practicable for this to be completed and 30 seconds is to be added to your race time. 3 licence demerit points

The Race Director finds that as notified during race 27 (V8 Ute Race One) an investigation between you and car 99 was to be undertaken. The Driving Standards Observers have viewed film evidence. It is determined that you have transgressed the Code of Driving Conduct- Schedule CH 26.1 in that: you forced car 99 to leave the circuit. This caused him to be disadvantaged. A time penalty is issued in lieu of a drive through penalty and is not able to be protested in accordance with the National Sporting Code 113g

The Race Director rules that Penalty 40.16 is imposed. Pit Lane Drive Through - it is noted that it is not practicable for this to be completed and 30 seconds is to be added to your race time. 3 licence demerit points. You now have 6 licence demerit points and are to be placed 6 grid places back for your next race- Schedule CH 40.5 applies

The Race Director finds that as notified during race 19 (BNTV8 Race 2) an investigation between you and car 73 was to be undertaken. The Driving Standards Observers have viewed film evidence. It is determined that you have transgressed the Code of Driving Conduct- Schedule CH 26.1 in that: you made contact with car 73 during race 19 (BNTV8 race 2). This caused him to be disadvantaged.

The Race Director rules that Penalty 40.16 is imposed. Pit Lane Drive Through - it is noted that it is not practicable for this to be completed and 30 seconds is to be added to your race time. 3 licence demerit points. You now have 10 licence demerit points and are to be placed 6 grid places back for race 3- Schedule CH 40.5 applies

The Race Director finds that as notified during race 29 (BNTV8 Race 3) an investigation between you and car 71 was to be undertaken. The Driving Standards Observers have viewed film evidence. It is determined that you have transgressed the Code of Driving Conduct- Schedule CH 26.1 in that: you made contact with car 71 during race 29 (BNTV8 race 3). This caused him to be disadvantaged. A time penalty is issued in lieu of a drive through penalty and is not able to be protested in accordance with the National Sporting Code 113g

The Race Director rules that Penalty 40.16 is imposed. Pit Lane Drive Through - it is noted that it is not practicable for this to be completed and 30 seconds is to be added to your race time. 3 licence demerit points. You now have 7 licence demerit points and are to be placed 6 grid places back for your next race- Schedule CH 40.5 applies

The Clerk of the Course finds that you jumped the start of race 20. Appendix Four Schedule Z 8.2 applies. This was judged by Judge of Fact (Starts). Appendix 4 Schedule Z 10.12(1) applies. A “Time Penalty Board” was shown in race 20

The Clerk of the Course rules that Penalty- Appendix One Schedule P- A4Z.8 applies. 10 seconds is added to your race time for race 20.

The Clerk of the Course finds that you jumped the start of race 20. Appendix Four Schedule Z 8.2 applies. This was judged by Judge of Fact (Starts). Appendix 4 Schedule Z 10.12(1) applies. A “Time Penalty Board” was shown in race 20

The Clerk of the Course rules that Penalty- Appendix One Schedule P- A4Z.8 applies. 10 seconds is added to your race time for race 20.

The Clerk of the Course finds that you jumped the start of race 20. Appendix Four Schedule Z 8.2 applies. This was judged by Judge of Fact (Starts). Appendix 4 Schedule Z 10.12(1) applies. A “Time Penalty Board” was shown in race 20

The Clerk of the Course rules that Penalty- Appendix One Schedule P- A4Z.8 applies. 10 seconds is added to your race time for race 20.

The Clerk of the Course finds that you jumped the start of race 20. Appendix Four Schedule Z 8.2 applies. This was judged by Judge of Fact (Starts). Appendix 4 Schedule Z 10.12(1) applies. A “Time Penalty Board” was shown in race 20

The Clerk of the Course rules that Penalty- Appendix One Schedule P- A4Z.8 applies. 10 seconds is added to your race time for race 20.

The Clerk of the Course finds that during race 20 the black and orange flag was shown to you on lap 4 for 2 laps, and you failed to report to the pits on the next lap. This was changed to a black flag on lap 6, which you acknowledged on lap 7. This is contrary to Appendix Four Schedule Z 11.1(7)

The Clerk of the Course rules that you complied with the back flag and are excluded from results for ace 20

The Clerk of the Course finds that you jumped the start of race 29. Appendix Four Schedule Z 8.2 applies. This was judged by Judge of Fact (Starts). Appendix 4 Schedule Z 10.12(1) applies. A “Time Penalty Board” was shown in race 29

The Clerk of the Course rules that Penalty- Appendix One Schedule P- A4Z.8 applies. 10 seconds is added to your race time for race 29.

Endorsements & Suspensions

Decision

Type

Penalty End

Competitor

Competition Number

Competition Class

Finding

Ruling

UTERD3

Fine

Licence Endorsement

Time

Wed 14 Mar '18

Dave Lowe

84

V8 Utes

The Race Director finds that during race 3 you were placed under investigation for compelting a burnout at turn 7 while other vehicles were on the circuit including one behind you. This is considered careless driving

The Clerk of the Course rules that you are fined $500. Exclusion from race 24. Licence endorsed for 6 months

4

Sun 11 Mar '18

Kaleb Ngatoa

15

Formula First

The Clerk of the Course finds that car 15 contravened Appendix Four Schedule Z 12.1

The Clerk of the Course rules that Appendix One Schedule P A4Z.5 applies. You are fined $200.00. 25 seconds is added to race time. Licence endorsed for 1 month.

Race Championship- Taupo

Saturday, 3 February, 2018

Penalties & Discipline Decisions

Decision

Type

Competitor

Competition Number

Class

Finding

Ruling

TRSRD1

Clement Novalak

17

TRS

The Race Director finds that you caused a red flag during Session Q1. This was due to your car leaving the track at Turn 11 and coming to stop in a dangerous place. It was necessary to stop the session and move your car. Schedule CH 19.5 applies

The Race Director finds that as notified during TRS Race 2 an investigation between you and Car 28 was to be undertaken. On viewing the film evidence it was deemed that you made contact with Car 28 causing him to be disadvantaged. This is a breach of Schedule CH 26.1 Code of Driving Conduct. A Time Penalty is issued in lieu of a Drive Through Penalty and is not able to be protested in accordance with the National Sporting Code 113g.

The Race Director rules that Penalty CH 40.16 is imposed. 30 seconds added to race time for Race Two (R2). Three (3) series demerit points. You now have six (6) demerit points, you will be moved back six grid places for Race Three (R3).

The Race Director finds that you were judged to have made a 'False Start' at the start of Race 2- Crossed or stopped in front of grid line and not corrected before starting signal had been given. Schedule CH 20.6 applies. This was judged by Judge of Fact (Starts). This was notified by race radio during race. This is a Judge of Fact decision and is not bale to be protested.

The Race Director finds that you were judged to have made a 'False Start' at the start of Race 4- Crossed or stopped in front of grid line and not corrected before starting signal had been given. Schedule CH 20.6 applies. This was judged by Judge of Fact (Starts). This was notified by race radio during race. This is a Judge of Fact decision and is not bale to be protested.

Race Championship- Hampton Downs

The Race Director finds that You were judged to have not complied with Safety Car restart requirements in TRS Race 2. Weaving after the Safety Car lights were turned off. Schedule CH 24.3.5 applies. This was judged by Judge of Fact (Starts)

The Race Director finds that You were judged to have not complied with Safety Car restart requirements in TRS Race 2. Weaving after the Safety Car lights were turned off. Schedule CH 24.3.5 applies. This was judged by Judge of Fact (Starts)

The Race Director finds that as notified during TRS Race 2 an investigation between you and Cars 44 and 28 was to be undertaken. The Driving Standards Observers have viewed film evidence and it is determined that you have transgressed the Code of Driving Conduct – Schedule CH 26.1 in that: You did not give racing room to cars 44 and 28 during TRS Race 2. It is noted that you did not finish the race

The Clerk of the Course finds that car# 25 stopped on circuit at Turn 3 causing the Red Flag to be display in Q session GT1 - GT2 - this is in breach of rule manual amendment article. 13.2(1) a (III) dated 3 Oct 14

The Clerk of the Course rules A4Z.4 applies and that # 25 be moved back 3 places in the starting grid for race 1

2

Cameron Jones

7

GT1-GT2

The Clerk of the Course finds that car# 7 stopped on circuit causing the Red Flag to be display in Q session GT1 - GT2 - this is in breach of rule manual amendment article. 13.2(1) a (III) dated 3 Oct 14

The Clerk of the Course rules A4Z.4 applies and that # 25 be moved back 3 places in the starting grid for race 1

The Clerk of the Course finds that the competitor did breach rule App 4 Sch Z 11 exceeding 40 km/h during your qualifying session. Speed recorded was 53km/h

The Clerk of the Course rules that penalty A4Z.12 applies and that you are excluded from the qualifying results for race 1

4

Lyall Zohs

67

Historic Formula Ford

The Clerk of the Course finds that car# 67 stopped on circuit causing the Red Flag to be display in Q session Historic Formula Ford - this is in breach of rule manual amendment article 3.2.(1} A dated 3 Oct 14

The Clerk of the Course rules A4Z.4 applies and that #67 be moved back 3 places in the starting grid for Race 1

The Clerk of the Course finds that you exceeded class eligibility lap time

The Clerk of the Course rules GTRNZ Article 8.2(B) applies and that 10 seconds will be added to your race time

Endorsements & Suspensions

Finding

Ruling

The Clerk of the Course finds that

The Clerk of the Course rules that

50 Years of Racing at Levels

Saturday, 27 January, 2018

Penalties & Discipline Decisions

Decision

Type

Competitor

Competition Number

Class

Finding

Ruling

1

Chris Henderson

37

Allcomers Present

The Clerk of the Course finds that you caused a red flag during qualifying when your car left the track at turn 3 and required recovery. This is a breach of App 4 Sch Z Art 12.1 Code of Driving Conduct (stopping a qualifying session)

The Clerk of the Course rules that penalty App 1 Sch P A4Z.4 applies. That the competitor be moved back 3 places in the grid of race 1, the first race of your class

The Clerk of the Course finds that in race 1 of the Mini 7 your car left the grid position and was moving prior to the start signal being given. This was confirmed by Race Control and the Starter. Schedule Four Schedule Z rule 8.2 applies. In conformity with Appendix Four Schedule Z rule 10.12(1) a 'time penalty board' was shown in the race

The Clerk of the Course rules that you jumped the start of race one- Mini 7. Appendix One Schedule P A4Z.8 applies and 5 seconds is added to your race time.

3

Bailey Paterson

1

Mini 7

The Clerk of the Course finds that there was contact between car #1 and car #24 in turn 3 of race 2- Mini 7. As a result car 24 spun and lost position. However, there was no clear breach of Schedule Z article 12.1- Code of Driving Conduct

The Clerk of the Course rules that this was a racing incident and that no penalty is applied. Both competitors are reminded of the necessity to give racing room

The Clerk of the Course finds that in race 2 of the Allcomers Present your car left the grid position and was moving prior to the start signal being given. This was confirmed by Race Control and the Starter. Schedule Four Schedule Z rule 8.2 applies. In conformity with Appendix Four Schedule Z rule 10.12(1) a 'time penalty board' was shown in the race

The Clerk of the Course rules that you jumped the start of race 2- Allcomers Present. Appendix One Schedule P A4Z.8 applies and 5 seconds is added to your race time.

The Clerk of the Course finds that in race 3 of the Mini 7’s (Race 19) your car was moving prior to the start signal being given. This was confirmed by Race Control and the Starter. Schedule Four Schedule Z rule 8.2 applies. In conformity with Appendix Four Schedule Z rule 10.12(1) a 'time penalty board' was shown in the race

The Clerk of the Course rules that you jumped the start of race 3 of the Mini 7’s. Appendix One Schedule P A4Z.8 applies and 5 seconds is added to your race time.

The Clerk of the Course finds that in race 3 of the Single Seaters (Race 20) your car was moving prior to the start signal being given. This was confirmed by Race Control and the Starter. Schedule Four Schedule Z rule 8.2 applies. In conformity with Appendix Four Schedule Z rule 10.12(1) a 'time penalty board' was shown in the race

The Clerk of the Course rules that you jumped the start of race 3 of the Single Seaters. Appendix One Schedule P A4Z.8 applies and 5 seconds is added to your race time.

The Clerk of the Course finds that in race 3 of the Allcomers Past your car was moving prior to the start signal being given. This was confirmed by Race Control and the Starter. Schedule Four Schedule Z rule 8.2 applies. In conformity with Appendix Four Schedule Z rule 10.12(1) a 'time penalty board' was shown in the race

The Clerk of the Course rules that you jumped the start of race 3 of the Allcomers Past. Appendix One Schedule P A4Z.8 applies and 5 seconds is added to your race time.

The Clerk of the Course finds that in race 3 of the Rally Cars your car was moving prior to the start signal being given. This was confirmed by Race Control and the Starter. Schedule Four Schedule Z rule 8.2 applies. In conformity with Appendix Four Schedule Z rule 10.12(1) a 'time penalty board' was shown in the race

The Clerk of the Course rules that you jumped the start of race 3 of the Rally Cars. Appendix One Schedule P A4Z.8 applies and 5 seconds is added to your race time.

The Race Director finds that you caused a red flag during qualifying session. This was due to your car leaving the track at turn 7 and comping to stop in a dangerous place. It wasnecessary to stop the session and move your car. Schedule CH 19.5 applies.

The Race Director rules that Penalty CH 40.15 applies. Move 3 places back on the grid for the start of race 1

The Race Director finds that it was notified during race 1 by race radio that you were under investigation. You were judged to have made a 'false start' at the start of race 1. Crossed or stopped in front of grid line and not corrected before starting signal had been given. Schedule CH 20.6 applies. This was judged by Judge of Fact (Starts) Chris Adams. This was a Judge of Fact decision and is not able tot be protested.

The Race Director finds that it was notified during race 1 by race radio that you were under investigation. You were judged to have made a practice start before the race commenced. This was confirmed by Investigations Team. This is contrary to Schedule CH 17 Practice Starts, A time penalty is issued in lieu of a Drive Through Penalty and is not able to be protested in accordance with the National Sporting Code 113g

The Race Director finds that it was notified during race 1 by race radio that you were under investigation. You were judged to have made a practice start before the race commenced. This was confirmed by Investigations Team. This is contrary to Schedule CH 17 Practice Starts. A time penalty is issued in lieu of a Drive Through Penalty and is not able to be protested in accordance with the National Sporting Code 113g

The Race Director finds that as notified during race 7, you car was under investigation for a Safety Car restart infringement with car 84. You were judged to have not complied with Safety Car restart requirements at race 7- you passed car 84 before the safety car control line. Schedule CH 24.3 applies. This was Judged by Judge of Fact (Starts), Chris Adams

The Race Director finds that as notified during race 7, you car was under investigation for an unsafe rejoin at turn 7. You were judged to have not completed with Schedule CH 26.3.2.1 Circuit Regulations during race 7. You rejoined the circuit in an unsafe manner at turn 7. A time penalty is issued in lieu of a Drive Through Penalty and is not able to be protested in accordance with the National Sporting Code 113g

The Race Director rules that Penalty CH 40.23 applies. A pit lane drive through penalty was complied with. 3 Licence Demerit Points. As it was not possible for the drive through to be taken, 30 seconds will be added to your time for race 7. You now have 7 Licence Demerit Points and are to be placed 6 grid places back for Race 15- Schedule CH 40.15 applies

The Race Director finds that after race 7 you car underwent post-race technical inspections. The Championship Scrutineer provided a report to the race director that stated your car did not comply with the 2017/18 Schedule TL Part C 11.12(2) Carburettor insulating plate. The Technical Department have deemed this a performance affecting part. The thickness of your insulating place and gaskets found to be a minimum of 8.34mm, Article 2017/18 11.12(2) states that a total thickness of insulating plates and gaskets shall not exceed 8mm.. During the hearing it was explained that the part was bought off the shop shelf and installed in the car. It was also stated that the team did not measure the part and that it was a genuine error.

The Race Director rules that regardless of the error the part still breaches 2017/18 Schedule TL Part C 11.12(2). Schedule CH 40.8 applies. Fined $600. Exclusion from your race 1 (race 7 in the programme). Competition Licence is endorsed until 28th Feb 2018.

The Race Director finds that you made contact with car 97 at turn 7 during race 22 (Race 3 for BNTV8). This caused him to be disadvantaged and you gain track position. This was confirmed by Investigations Team. This is contrary to Schedule CH 26.1 Code of Driving Conduct

The Race Director finds that you made contact with car 53 during race 12 (Race 2 for TR86). This caused him to be disadvantaged and you gain track position. This was confirmed by Investigations Team. This is contrary to Schedule CH 26.1 Code of Driving Conduct

The Race Director rules that Penalty CH 40.16 applies. A pit lane drive through penalty was complied with. 3 Licence Demerit Points. You now have 9 series demerit points

1

Malcolm Little

66

Super Trucks

The Clerk of the Course finds that that the Judge of Fact Truck Speed reports a speed recording above 160km repeatedly during qualifying session. This is a breach of the 2017-18 Super Truck Championship Articles 14.1

The Clerk of the Course rules that A4TR.1 applies. Truck #66 have all times cancelled from qualifying. Truck #66 shall start from the rear of the grid.

The Clerk of the Course finds that that the Judge of Fact Truck Speed reports a speed recording above 160km repeatedly during race 2. This is a breach of the 2017-18 Super Truck Championship Articles 14.1

The Clerk of the Course rules that A4TR.1 applies. Truck #1NZ have 10sec added to race time

The Clerk of the Course finds that that the Judge of Fact Truck Speed reports a speed recording above 160km for number 26 during race 2. This is a breach of the 2017-18 Super Truck Championship Articles 14.1

The Clerk of the Course rules that A4TR.1 applies. Truck #26 have 10sec added to race time

The Clerk of the Course finds that that the Judge of Fact Truck Speed reports a speed recording above 160km for 1NZ during race 3 on laps 1,2,3,4 & 5. This is a breach of the 2017-18 Super Truck Championship Articles 14.1

The Clerk of the Course rules that A4TR.1 applies. Truck #1NZ is excluded from race 3 Super Trucks for the multiple breaches

The Clerk of the Course finds that that the Judge of Fact Truck Speed reports a speed recording above 160km for number 66 during race 3. This is a breach of the 2017-18 Super Truck Championship Articles 14.1

The Clerk of the Course rules that A4TR.1 applies. Truck #66 have 10sec added to race time

Endorsements & Suspensions

Decision

Type

Penalty End

Competitor

Competition Number

Competition Class

Finding

Ruling

3BNTV8

Exclusion

Fine

Licence Endorsement

Wed 28 Feb '18

Liam McDonald

69

BNT V8s

The Race Director finds that after race 7 you car underwent post-race technical inspections. The Championship Scrutineer provided a report to the race director that stated your car did not comply with the 2017/18 Schedule TL Part C 11.12(2) Carburettor insulating plate. The Technical Department have deemed this a performance affecting part. The thickness of your insulating place and gaskets found to be a minimum of 8.34mm, Article 2017/18 11.12(2) states that a total thickness of insulating plates and gaskets shall not exceed 8mm.. During the hearing it was explained that the part was bought off the shop shelf and installed in the car. It was also stated that the team did not measure the part and that it was a genuine error.

The Race Director rules that regardless of the error the part still breaches 2017/18 Schedule TL Part C 11.12(2). Schedule CH 40.8 applies. Fined $600. Exclusion from your race 1 (race 7 in the programme). Competition Licence is endorsed until 28th Feb 2018.

Taupo Historic GP

The Clerk of the Course finds that the competitor did breach rule App 4 Sch Z 11.1(3) failed to maintain position while under double yellow flag at turn 1. You were observed passing car no 50 at flag point 1 turn 1 of your qualifying session

The Clerk of the Course rules that App 1 Sch P A4Z.2 applies. As this was a qualifying session you are excluded from qualifying results and will start from the back of the grid for your race

The Clerk of the Course finds that you were observed "jumping the start" to race no 1. This was confirmed by Judge of Fact Starts. App 4 Sch Z 8.2 applies.

The Clerk of the Course rules that App One Sch P A4Z.8 applies. A time penalty of 5 seconds will be added to your overall race time

Endorsements & Suspensions

Finding

Ruling

The Clerk of the Course finds that

The Clerk of the Course rules that

Legends of Bathurst

Saturday, 13 January, 2018

Penalties & Discipline Decisions

Decision

Type

Competitor

Competition Number

Class

Finding

Ruling

1

David Hopper

60

Central Muscle Cars

The Clerk of the Course finds that you caused a red flag during qualifying 1, at turn 10. This is a breach of App 4 Sch Z Art 12.1 Code of Driving (stopping a qualifying session)

The Clerk of the Course rules that penalty App 1 Sch P A4Z.4 applies. That the competitor be moved back 3 places in the grid of race 1, the first race of your class.

2

Kevin Burke

222

Invitational

The Clerk of the Course finds that you caused a red flag during qualifying 5, stopping in an unsafe position. This is a breach of App 4 Sch Z Art 12.1 Code of Driving (stopping a qualifying session)

The Clerk of the Course rules that penalty App 1 Sch P A4Z.4 applies. That the competitor be moved back 3 places in the grid of race 5, the first race of your class

3

Grant Tolley

110

Formula Libre

The Clerk of the Course finds that you caused a red flag during qualifying 4, stopping in an unsafe position at T8. This is a breach of App 4 Sch Z Art 12.1 Code of Driving (stopping a qualifying session)

The Clerk of the Course rules that penalty App 1 Sch P A4Z.4 applies. That the competitor be moved back 3 places in the grid of race 6, the first race of your class

The Clerk of the Course finds that you jumped the start of race 3. App 4 Sch Z 8.2 applies. This was judged by Judge of Fact (Starts). App 4 Sch Z 10.12(1) applies. A "Time Penalty Board" and flsg was shown in Race 3

The Clerk of the Course rules that Penalty App One Sch P A4Z.8 applies. 5 seconds is added to your race time in race 13

Endorsements & Suspensions

Finding

Ruling

The Clerk of the Course finds that

The Clerk of the Course rules that

Race Championship- Ruapuna

The Race Director finds that you made contact with Car 007 during Race 7. This caused him to leave the track and you gained track position. This was confirmed by Investigations Team. This is contrary to Schedule CH 26.1 Code of Driving Conduct

The Race Director finds that as a result of a post-race inquiry you were judged to have made a 'False Start' at beginning of race 7. Your speed at the start signal was 100kmph, this was confirmed by the data from your car. Schedule CH 20.2(4)(b) applies. This was judged by Judge of Fact (Starts), Chris Adams.

The Race Director finds that as notified on race radio during race 7 the incident involving cars 71 and 97 at turn two was put under investigation. The Driving Standards Observers have viewed footage from both cars on their TV monitors. There is conflicting evidence over the incident between cars 71 and 97, they have therefore determined this be deemed a racing incident

The Race Director finds that you were judged to have made a 'False Start' at Race 23. Moving forward when the starting signal was given. Schedule CH 20.6 applies. This was judged by Judge of Fact (Starts) Craig Finlayson. A 'Time Penalty' board was displayed during race 23.

The Race Director finds that as notified during Race 23 an investigation between you and car 59 was to be undertaken. The Driving Standard Observers have viewed film evidence it is determined that you have transgressed the Code of Driving Conduct- Schedule CH 26.1 in that: you made contact with Car #59 during race 23. Causing a collision and gained an advantage. A time penalty is issued in lieu of a pit lane drive through penalty and is not to be protested in accordance with the National sporting code 113g

The Race Director rules that Penalty CH 40.16 is imposed. Pit Lane Drive Through. 30 seconds is added to your race time in race 23. 3 Licence demerit points. Additionally as a result of the incident with car 59 this caused car 59 to be classified as a DNF. Schedule 40.3 applies and loss of 75 championship points.

RD6

Chelsea Herbert

62

BNTV8

The Race Director finds that a technical infringement report was received regarding car 62 in conjunction with Sch TL 2017/18 part C 9.9(4) regulations watts linkage body mounts. It was found that car 62 had an adjustable shot not a duplicate hole, to clarify the mount has been charged from a fixed mounting hole to an adjustable mounting hole. Photos were made available during the hearing, one photo was taken at the start of the season and another was taken today, also this was checked at Taupo in Dec 2017 and photos showed that the mount has not been moved.

The Race Director rules that the adjustable part be welded before Teretonga to negate advantage. The mounts to be removed to confine with Sch TL before the North Island rounds.

TRSRD1

Cameron Dias

28

TRS

The Race Director finds that during your qualifying session part 1 you caused a red flag to be displayed and the session to be suspended. This is a breach of Sch CH Article 19.5

The Race Director rules that penalty CH 40.15 applies. Moved back 3 places in starting grid for race one

The Race Director finds that as notified during race 19 an investigation between you are car 17 was to be undertaken. The Driving Standards Observers have viewed film evidence from cars 3 it is determined that you have transgressed the Code of Driving Conduct- Sch CH 26.1 in that: you made contact with Car 17 during race 19 causing a collision. A time penalty is issued in lieu of a pit lane drive through and is not to be protested in accordance with the National Sporting Code 113g

The Race Director rules that Penalty CH 40.16 is imposed. Pit lane drive through- it is noted that it is not practicable for this to be completed and 42 seconds is to be added to your race time (Sch CH 18-A001) 3 licence demerit points

The Clerk of the Course finds that as a result of a race inquiry received after race 1 of the Super Trucks and the subsequent investigation it was found that you are in breach of App 4 Sch Z 12.1 Code of Driving. It was found that you exceeded the track limits whilst attempting to pass Truck 1 at turn 1 and as a result have made contact with truck 1 causing him to leave the circuit. This was confirmed by the investigations team

The Clerk of the Course rules that penalty App One Sch P A4Z.4 applies. You are fined $100. Addition of 15 seconds will be added to your race time.

Mitre 10 Mega Summer Race Series Round 1

The Clerk of the Course finds that you jumped the start of race 13. Appendix 4 Schedule Z 8.2 applies. This was judge by Judge of Fact (Starts). Appendix 4 Schedule Z 10.12(1) applies. A "Time Penalty Board" was shown in Race 13

The Clerk of the Course rules that Penalty App One Sch P A4Z.8 applies. 10 seconds is added to your race time in race 13

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